Hitting a Wall
Hello, friend, Before I dive in—today marks 22 years since the horrors of 9/11. For me, it’s become a time to think about how people are treated and have been treated the world over and to understand that making a … Continue reading →
Before It’s Time (and Before Its Time)
Today. Labor Day. The unofficial end to summer. Why do we do that? Why do we hurry summer—or any season—to a close “unofficially”? We don’t bring anything but seasons to unofficial ends, or beginnings for that matter. When I’m 80, … Continue reading →
Book Review of The Ogress and the Orphans
Hello Friend, Here’s another book review for you. This book simultaneously cracks me up…and makes me worry. The Ogress and the Orphans by acclaimed children’s novelist Kelly Barnhill parallels some of our country’s recent events. Publisher’s Weekly calls the book … Continue reading →
The Wisdom in Middle-Grade Fiction
Hello, friend, A few weeks ago I wrote about why reading middle-grade and children’s fiction is good for adults. If books help shape children—and I think they do—then can they not also shape adults? Surely we’re not beyond help. I … Continue reading →
Hey, I Placed!
Have you have ever entered a race and placed first? Second? Third? Did you make it over the finish line? If you did, I hope you had a squad of cheerleaders, family, friends, acquaintances, cheering for you. Once upon a … Continue reading →
Lauren Kate – Author Interview
Hello and welcome to another author interview, and another chance to peek behind the curtain to see how authors work their magic. Today, I have an interview with New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate, author of middle-grade novel One … Continue reading →
Who Has All the Answers?
I was reading an article the other day about what therapists know that everyone should actually know (see reference, below). It included things like “Feelings change over time,” and “Therapists guide; they don’t fix,” and “Your feelings—whatever they may be—are … Continue reading →
The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels – A Review
Who can resist a book about scoundrels? (Is that the weirdest looking word?) Last week, my post was all about titles and names. Today’s book review is the perfect tie-in: THE SWIFTS: A Dictionary of Scoundrels written by Beth Lincoln … Continue reading →
The Importance of Book Titles
“…That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet,” says Shakepeare’s Juliet. I suppose it’s true enough. But I would rather smell a rose than something called stinkweed. Shakespeare was good with names and other … Continue reading →
An Interview with Author Susan Lynn Meyer
Sneak a Peek into the Life of Author Susan Lynn Meyer! Have you ever wondered what the life of an author is like? Take a look at this Q&A session with award-winning author Susan Lynn Meyer. Susan is the author … Continue reading →
